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Can Dog Eyeworm (Thelazia) Infect Humans?
Dog eyeworm can infect owners because it is a zoonotic parasite. Here is what you should know about canine Thelazia.
What to Consider Before Breeding Your Cat
If your only reason is 'I heard breeding is good for the mother cat' or 'it is inhumane to leave her unbred while she is in heat,' we suggest you drop the breeding plan.
Briard
The Briard, also called the Brie Shepherd Dog, takes its name from the Brie region of France, famous for its cheese. An ancient French working breed, it is energetic and alert, strong but not coarse, with the power and agility of a sheepdog.
Does Your Dog Really Need Monthly Deworming? (Avoid One-Size-Fits-All)
Deworming frequency should follow the dog's age, health, and lifestyle, not a rigid monthly rule—dewormers are broken down by the liver and kidneys, and overuse burdens the body. Puppies start at 45 days and go monthly until 6 months; after that, internal deworming drops to every 3 months while external stays monthly. The schedule is flexible: a mostly-indoor dog in the cold season, when fleas and ticks breed less, can be treated less often, and a sick, pregnant, or senior dog may need a pause or lower frequency. Match the plan to real risk.
Symptoms and Treatment of Parasites in Dogs
Parasites are a leading threat to dog health and come in internal and external forms with different signs. Internal parasites cause diarrhea, vomiting, cough, bigger appetite, weight loss, dry coat, red skin spots, pale gums, and lethargy. Some parasites already live in the home, so even indoor dogs are at risk. Fleas, lice, roundworms, and tapeworms each have their own life cycle and route into the dog. External parasites are zoonotic and cause allergic dermatitis and anemia; internal ones cause poor digestion and can block the gut. Prevention and treatment rely on regular, broad-spectrum parasite control for both inside and out.
What to Prepare Before Bringing a Cat Home
Before you take a kitten home, be ready to care for it for life — an abandoned cat can be deeply distressed and may not survive. Choose a cat over two months old that already eats and uses the litter box on its own, get a basic vet check first, and carry it home in a covered carrier. Set up a quiet room, lock away toxins and secure the windows, hold off on baths for young kittens, follow a deworming schedule, and plan to spay or neuter. A little preparation prevents most beginner mistakes.
What to Do If Your Dog or Cat Has Tapeworms
Many species of tapeworms parasitize dogs and cats, and the adult worms seriously harm their health, while the larval stages often use livestock or humans as intermediate hosts, threatening both animals and people. Common species include Dipylidium caninum, Taenia spp., Echinococcus granulosus, Mesocestoides, Spirometra mansoni, and Diphyllobothrium. Infection causes intestinal inflammation, malnutrition, and in severe cases intestinal blockage, with signs like vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and odd behavior. Diagnosis relies on clinical signs plus fecal egg exams. Prevention means regular deworming, not feeding raw offal, and controlling fleas. Treatment uses praziquantel (5 mg/kg dogs, 2 mg/kg cats), arecoline hydrobromide, bunamidine, or fenbendazole under veterinary guidance. Because some tapeworms (like Echinococcus) also endanger human health, prompt and correct control matters.
Do Cats Need Deworming in Winter?
Parasites stay active even in winter, so year-round deworming matters. Fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal worms can all affect cats during the cold months, and several safe topical and systemic products are available.
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